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ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF AUGER AND POWERHEAD
E-Z Connect™ Collar
Connect auger assembly to powerhead by sliding E-Z Connect™
Collar down and pulling clevis pin out. Then slide auger assembly
onto output shaft. Reinsert clevis pin through auger assembly and
output shaft, then slide E-Z Connect™ Collar up and twist collar
slightly to lock pin in place.
Note: Do not remove clevis pin from collar
tether.
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
1. Your Badger Earth Auger is powered by a 4-stroke engine. You
must add
six ounces of Jiffy 4-Cycle 0W40 Synthetic Oil (Part
No. 4288)
before starting the engine.
2. Change engine oil at least once per year, more often if used in
extremely dusty conditions.
3. Before adding oil to the engine, attach earth auger. Place the
powerhead in the upright (operating) position.
See Photo Below
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4. Locate the oil fill plug, as pictured below.
Oil Fill Plug
5. Remove the oil fill plug and gauge and set aside. Slowly pour 6
ounces of oil into the oil fill tube.
6. Replace oil fill plug and gauge. Remove to check for proper oil
level.
Note:
Oil should be checked with the oil plug screwed all
the way in. Oil level should fall within the cross marks on the end
of the oil fill gauge, as shown below.
7. Replace oil fill plug and gauge, turn clockwise until tight.
8. When changing oil, remove oil-fill plug from engine and turn unit
over so oil can be poured into a proper oil disposal container.
After engine oil has been drained, repeat steps 3 – 6 above.
FUELING
1.
Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside of the fuel tank of the
engine depending on weather conditions, the venting system of the
tank, and the fuel used. To reduce the risk of injury from escaping gas
fumes and vapor, remove the fuel cap on your drill slowly to release
pressure build-up.
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NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS, WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING,
OR WHILE ENGINE IS HOT.
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NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO ½ INCH
BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE
AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
CLEAN, FRESH, UNLEADED REGULAR FUEL WITH NO
ETHANOL IS RECOMMENDED. IF YOU USE FUEL WITH
ETHANOL, YOU SHOULD NEVER USE FUEL WITH MORE
THAN 10% ETHANOL BLEND.
FUEL MUST BE FRESH AND CLEAN. NEVER USE FUEL LEFT
OVER FROM LAST SEASON OR STORED FOR LONG
PERIODS. DO NOT USE FUEL CONTAINING METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL).
NOTE:
THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS SUCH AS E85, E20 OR
E15 ARE NOT TO BE USED IN BADGER EARTH AUGERS.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS WITH HIGH ETHANOL CONTENT CAN
CAUSE HARD STARTING, POOR PERFORMANCE, AND
INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. NEVER STORE GASOLINE
INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED
ENCLOSURES, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN
FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, ETC.
DAMAGE AND/OR PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS THAT WILL
OCCUR FROM USE OF FUELS, OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED
IN THE MANUAL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WARRANTY.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE STARTING YOUR AUGER
1. Be sure spark plug wire is ATTACHED to spark plug.
2. Be sure ignition switch is in the RUN (ON) Position.
3. Inspect the machine for proper condition and operation, paying
special attention to the throttle control assembly, RUN/STOP
(ON/OFF) switch, and drilling assembly.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM THE TURNING
ASSEMBLY OR FROM REACTIVE FORCES, THE THROTTLE
ASSEMBLY AND RELATED MECHANISM MUST MOVE FREELY
AND RETURN IMMEDIATELY TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN
RELEASED.
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NEVER OPERATE YOUR AUGER IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED,
IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR NOT COMPLETELY AND
SECURELY ASSEMBLED.
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NEVER RUN ENGINE IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE
EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS
AND DEADLY GAS.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM REACTIVE FORCES,
THE OPERATOR MUST HAVE A FIRM GRIP ON THE MACHINE
AND A GOOD FOOTHOLD BEFORE STARTING THE AUGER
AND OPENING THE THROTTLE.
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KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
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WARNING – TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150° F (65° C) AVOID THESE AREAS TO
AVOID BURNS OR OTHER INJURY.
